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Health careers are alive and well
Your hands-on training takes place in hospitals, clinics and our state-of-the-art health labs, which include a fully-equipped trauma room. Most health care programs have at least 90% job placement within six months of graduation. Explore career opportunities and specific health sciences programs below.
Still undecided?
It's okay! Our Health Sciences - Exploratory Path will help you figure it out!
Careers that reward … in more ways than one
Registered Nurse (R.N)

Nursing continues to be an evolving and high-demand field. Nurses educate and provide medical care for patients and the public.
Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $28.78/hr.
Employers include: Agrace Hospice Care, American Family Children’s Hospital, SSM St. Mary’s Hospital, UW Health
Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapists help patients who are having breathing problems due to emergency situations and chronic conditions.
Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $23.50/hr.
Employers include: Unity Point Health Meriter Hospital, Mercy Health System, SSM St. Mary’s Hospital
Optometric Technician
Dental Hygienist

Dental practices and patients rely on dental hygienists to clean teeth and provide advice on dental care.
Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $28.21/hr.
Employers include: Dental Health Associates, Door Creek Dental, First Choice Dental, Aspen Dental
Medical Assistant
Medical assistants log patient information and conduct routine clinical visit tasks such as checking vitals.
Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $15.67/hr.
Employers include: SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Mercy Health Systems, UW Health, Beaver Dam Community Hospital
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational therapy assistants help people who struggle with everyday tasks due to injury, disability, illness or aging.
Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $17.17/hr.
Employers include: CI Pediatric Therapy Centers, Gio’s Garden, Divine Savior Healthcare
Liberal Arts Transfer - Pre-professional Health
Start your bachelor’s degree with us. Our health-focused general electives are transferable to many four-year colleges and universities.
Bonus: Save thousands on your bachelor’s degree. Graduate with less debt!
Satisfied students
Nearly 100% of students across our
health programs report they are satisfied or very satisfied with their
Madison College education

Which path works for you?
Choose a Madison College program that fits your interests and goals
Programs Available:
- Advanced EMT
- Associate Degree Nursing (R.N.)
- Clinical Ophthalmic Assistant
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Liberal Arts Transfer - Pre-Professional Health
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Coding Specialist
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Laboratory Technician Accelarated
- Nursing Assistant
- Nursing Completion LPN to ADN
- Nursing Completion Paramedic to ADN
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Optometric Technician
- Optometric Technician - Online
- Paramedic
- Paramedic Technician
- Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor
- Practical Nursing
- Radiography
- Respiratory Therapy
- Surgical Technologist
- Therapeutic Massage
Interested in a health career, but not ready to choose a program?
Apply to the Health Sciences - Exploratory Path and earn credit while you explore your options.